Infest
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To overrun or overwhelm a place in large and troublesome numbers.
“Rats began to infest the old warehouse after the flooding.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈfɛst/
Syllables
in·fest
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in EST, a productive Wordle ending. The I-N-F opening limits possibilities significantly. Try FEAST or FIST to identify F and S early.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. F (4) is the key tile. The EST suffix makes extending easy. INFESTED adds 3 points for a solid 8-letter play.
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